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HP5+ in DD-X and Pyrocat: Magenta Dye ?

Yes, Sandy - Your suggestion was for TMax films. My mistake, and thanks for the clarification.

Then what I am removing from the HP5+ is a remnant of the developer. I wonder if my use of tap water instead of the recommended distilled water, when mixing the developer, is to blame. As Steve has pointed out, it must be the stain itself.

HP5+ in DD-X and Pyrocat: Magenta Dye ?

My HP5 negs have magenta residual color after they come out of my fixer (TF-4 when I'm using PyroCat) but it seems to wash away completely with a thorough washing. I haven't needed to use any additional treatment beyond that. A slow water flow for about 15 minutes is my recent habit and this seems to remove the tint completely.

HP5+ in DD-X and Pyrocat: Magenta Dye ?

I use HP5+ and DDX all the time and never see a stain ( I also don't use distilled water).

I do presoak the film in my Jobo for 5 minutes before adding developer (which is a no no according to Ilford, but I have always done it and never had development issues). You might test a sheet or two with a pre-soak and see if that helps.

HP5+ in DD-X and Pyrocat: Magenta Dye ?

I suspect DDX contains enough sulfite to remove the tint, and P'cat doesn't. If your fixer is also low in sulfite, you might have some residual tint leftover that doesn't come out completely, without a clearing bath and a long wash.